1. Welcome to the RMS Parent Orientation
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

2. Welcome Message
Please take a moment to read the life skills that are posted around the perimeter of the auditorium and read RMS’s Mission Statement.
It is the mission of the Ridley School District to create a caring environment that gives all students the opportunity to achieve their fullest personal and academic potential in order to become productive and responsible citizens.

3. Goals for Orientation Meet the administrative team/counselors
View a sample student schedule
Learn about student activities
Parents will get a tour of the building
Transition camp
Discuss questions/concerns about transition

4. Meet the Team Principal – Adam Staples Asst. Principal – TJ Meloney
Asst. Principal – David Maiers
Dean of Students – DJ Wagner
Special Education – Cathy Robinson
6th Grade Guidance Counselor – Jackie Flounders
7th Grade Guidance Counselor – Maureen Leardi
8th Grade Guidance Counselor – Julie Marcelli
Special Education Guidance Counselor - Tim Oswald

5. Team Structure Each grade has two teams with an average
6th Grade White or Green
Teams include:
2 L.A. Teachers
2 Math Teachers
1 Social Studies Teacher
1 Science Teacher
1 Learning Support Teacher
Equal distribution of student ability
There are also 4 split team teachers at each grade level
Each grade has two
teams with an average
Of students.
Benefits include:
Builds better rapport
Smaller learning environment
Feeling of Team Pride

6. Sample Bell Schedule
New for 17/18 2:49, (IE) Individual Enrichment, and non rotating schedule (1st – 8th daily)

7. 6th Grade Specials
Foreign Language - students will participate in an introduction to German Language and cultures. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester)
Strategies - students learn about stress management, conflict resolution, and diversity and tolerance. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester)
Tech Literacy – students will learn keyboarding and basic computer program skills. (2.5 blocks 1 trimester)
Art blocks for 1 trimester
Health – 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester
General Music – 1.5 blocks for 1 trimester
Physical Education – Once a week for a full year

8. PowerSchool Online grading site View progress reports and report cards
View your child’s grades for each class and assignment
Updated at least every 2 weeks
Communicate with teachers through
Will be given a username and password

9. 6th grade Activities Academic Social Reading Olympics Newspaper
Science Olympiad
Social
Play
Band
Chorus
Student Government
Peer Mediation
Robotics

10. Other Topics ? iPads IEP’s & 504 Plans Transportation
Humanities & Math Plus
Dress Code
Cafeteria
Please feel free to call or any administrator or counselor at any time.

11. RMS Transition Camp 3 day camp for incoming 6th grade students
Students learn about lockers, schedules, tour the building and much more!
Parents are invited the last day for a BBQ and question and answer session
$30 per student to attend all three days
Dates for the camp are Aug 8,9, & 10

12. Counselor Role Helps with social/peer concerns
Handles parent questions and conferences
Creates student schedules
Assists with academic concerns and motivation
Case Managers for students with 504s and IEPs
Participates in SAP program
Holds student groups throughout the year